28/06/2026
As we grow older there are four critical physical skills we need to remain healthy and independent - strength, flexibility, balance and agility. This week we are focusing on strengthening our upper and lower body. Last week our practice focused on strengthening our core muscles and bones.
I am an example of the benefit of yoga for strengthening our bones. On April 17th I slipped on ice and broke my fibula and on April 28th I had surgery to repair it with a plate and bolt. My surgeon told me it would be 8 weeks before I would be able to do downward dog but by week 6 I was doing downward dog. When I met with my surgeon on week 7 he told me to ‘go and live your best life’ because I was 100% healed. I know my yoga practice strengthened my bones and accelerated my healing.
And remember, you are never too old, never too inflexible to start yoga. Try one of our yoga classes for FREE by sending me an email at [email protected] or check out our website at melanie-freespirityoga.com for more information about our different classes.
All classes are online, via Zoom, so you can do it in your pajamas and if you have to miss a live class you will receive a recording.